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The Summer Budget 2015 for construction lawyers

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Published on: 08 July 2015
Published by a LexisNexis Construction expert

Table of contents

  • What does the Summer Budget mean for construction lawyers?
  • What are the headlines in the Summer Budget for construction lawyers and why?
  • Were there any surprises?
  • What actions should construction lawyers be taking as the dust settles?
  • What has been the reaction from the construction industry?
  • Want to know more?

Article summary

Construction analysis: With the Chancellor’s speech still ringing in our ears, we bring together the most important features of the Summer Budget 2015 for construction lawyers alongside expert analysis and industry comment.

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